tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96362812012-02-16T09:17:08.977-05:00Your practical resource for news and information about new and old health therapies for improving wellness and feeling better. If you're looking for new medical breakthroughs that build on wholistic and alternative remedies, this is your one-stop guide.nanotechmavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04300622118340712838noreply@blogger.comBlogger411100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9636281.post-85730685469602082782008-10-22T15:33:00.024-04:002008-10-24T13:55:10.926-04:00

“Let’s Be Vigilent Each Month With Heightened Awareness of this Disease”October is officially designated Breast Cancer Awareness month and that’s a good thing. Pink The amount of news, information, and awareness promotion about this devastating disease during the month of October is helpful, enlightening and encouraging. There is much to celebrate in 2008 about breast cancer medicine

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“It's no coincidence that four of the six letters in health are "heal." ”~ Ed Northstrum Here is the list of essential vitamins that we need daily. They perform essential functions to keep us fit and healthy. Are you getting enough? B12Health Benefits:Vitamin B12 is used in making DNA, the building block of genes, and in maintaining healthy nerve and red blood cells. Recommended Daily Amount (

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“The scientific truth may be put quite briefly; eat moderately, having an ordinary mixed diet, and don't worry. ~ Robert Hutchison, 1932”Eating nutritionally every day is not only health but life-saving. Our bodies are highly evolved complex interactive systems producing and consuming energy to keep our mind, body, and spirit healthy and fit. In order to keep our bodies in good health and

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“In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired.” ~ Unknown High cholesterol levels in proving to be a real and serious hazard to our healthy living quest. The offending culprit, LDL cholesterol, is the bad “evil twin” to the good HDL cholesterol which is very good for us.Our high cholesterol problem can be traced directly to that harmful malcontent, “trans fat” that

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“The... patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop. ~ Quentin Regestein ”New study finds fatty acids have small, but important effect on hypertensionEating a diet rich in liberal servings of fish, nuts and seeds containing omega-3 fatty acids nutrients can help lower a person’s blood

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“Look to your health; and if you have it, praise God, and value it next to a good conscience; for health is the second blessing that we mortals are capable of; a blessing that money cannot buy.” ~ Izaak WaltonNow that the warmer, hotter weather is shining our way, it's important to remember to drink plenty of water when you're out and about, walking in the sun, chillin' on the beach, playing

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“There is something of the marvelous in all things of nature.” ~ Aristotle Hope your Memorial Day Holiday was wonderful! Just a quick note to tell you about our new Mind 2 Body Health eStore hosted by Amazon.com that great online resource. Our Shoppe is officially opened for business! Stop by... browse... and feed your health well.Our Mind 2 Body Health Shoppe will feature many of the great

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“ God heals, and the doctor takes the fee.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Another ancient food proves it's invaluable to our well-being and a great tasting eat! Quinoa [pronounced KEEN-wa] has been recently "discovered" by Western cultures and is now both fashionable in the culinary and healthy eating worlds. Quinoa is a low carb, high protein grain that has grown for many thousands of years in the

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“Health is my expected heaven.” ~ John Keats Super Foods -- those humble, peasant foods that we thought we out-grew in our post-modern living, have revealed themselves as foods that we cannot live without. They are indeed, Mother Nature's gift to us and we'd be wise and smart to start adding as many of these incredible healing foods to our daily diet as possible. Barley: Lowers Bad Cholesterol

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“Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented.” ~~ Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, author: “Total Wellness”Boston Community Losses Weight and gets healthier in the process. This is a great example of what a committed community can achieve when everyone actively participates in making healthy eating a lifetime choice.Somerville, Mass. shows us how to reduce obesity levels by

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“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” ~ HerophilusAs food research continues to discover and explore the medicinal benefits of foods, we will be able to make wiser and healthier choices in our meal selections. Here are some more foods that do more than just taste good. The

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“Happy Mother's Day to the world's moms and THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! ”... They're good for you, is so right-oh! Current research clearly shows that the more fruits, vegetables, bean, whole grains, and fish we eat the healthier we tend to be even as we get older. It's ironic that the superfoods we are being encouraged to eat more of today are the foods that have been around for millenia -- the

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“The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” ~ Voltaire Reseach findings for a second clinical study released in April confirm the powerful medicinal healing elements of cocoa. Chocolate is a super healing food!German researchers reported in April 2007 that foods rich in cocoa appear to reduce blood pressure. The drop in blood pressure among participants

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“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” ~ Aristotle Women have always known that when they eat chocolate, they feel better! Well now, several scientific studies over the years have clearly demonstrated that chocolate, and in particular, dark chocolate has real health benefits and eating it not only taste good but is good for you. Recent clincial reseach has show that

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You are what you EAT!Super Foods… What Are They?Foods that Nutrient-dense and rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, proteins, amino acids, and photo-nutrients, to name a few essential elements, that the body needs to be healthy and disease-free. Most of these foods have been around for millenium. Although ancient wisdom has passed-down to us the collective knowledge that certain foods

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Eating along will not keep a man well; he must also exercise. For food and exercise, while possessing opposite qualities, work together to produce health. ~ Hippocrates More healthy food subsitutes to consider include: Brown Rice for white rice New Wheat Pasta varieties for regular pasta Bowl of Cherrios with 2%, 1%, or Soy milk for a buttered bagel or roll. Remember, the more colorful your

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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ~ World Health Organization, 1948It's no secret that many of us are struggling to find the right balance in our dietary habits that nuture best health while satisfying our taste buds. If we try to be all healthy in our eating, our taste buds complain and we dont't stick to

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There's lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their health that they haven't the time to enjoy it. ~ Josh BillingsAnd you thought it was just because YOU were getting older; but as it turns out, there are some foods that are tough to eat... tough to chew... tough to swallow... and tough to digest. Note: Not everyone is affected by the digestive concernsLet's take a closer

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Training your brain in brief one-hour long sessions of brain exercise can have long-lasting benefits for elderly people, helping them stay mentally fit for at least five years, according to a study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study was led by Sherry Willis, a human-development professor at Penn State University.Age-related mental decline

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You ARE what you eat! ~ Anonymous Leading the nation to a trimmer, healthier personna, NYC officially bans artery-clogging artificial trans-fatty products from restaturants... this includes the local pizzeria to high-end dining.In addition, to having to eliminating trans-fatty foods and oils, fast-food chains and restaurants will now have to post the "calorie count" of the food they serve.Trans

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Action is the foundational key to all success. ~ Pablo Picasso A five-year study of more than 1,200 students in Montreal found that the risk of higher systolic blood pressure increased 19 percent a year for boys, but remained stable for girls. Systolic blood pressure, the larger of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading, represents pressure when the heart is fully contracted.This is the

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"An apple a day, keeps the doctor away and your brain share. There is nothing like biting into a crisp, juicy apple -- be it a Delicious apple, a Granny Smith, a Cortland, or a Gala -- mixture of taste and texture burst upon your taste buds with such excitement, you know you're doing something great for your body and health. Aside from its general anti-oxidants benefits, research has shown that

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"Your good health depends on what you eat and drink!" The health of the Nation continues to improve overall, in part because of the significant resources devoted to public health programs, research, health care, and health education. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), as of April 19, 2006 -- U.S. life expectancy continues to rise, reaching a new record in 2004, Babies Born in

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The Mission:To Combat High Blood Pressure in AmericaMay is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. Because far too many of us needlessly fall victim to high blood pressure and its deadly consequences, there is an all-out push is being promoted this month by the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to get us more attuned to what each of us can do to HELP ourselves prevent and

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The Circle of Life You start something, you get away from it, then unexpectedly you're back into it!Happy May Day! Growing up as a kid and attending school in NYC, May Day was a special, fun-filled time. It was the great showcase of our school talent when each grade and class would show-off their cultural skills by performing a historical folk dance from yesteryear. We kids would proudly assembly

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A new study from the University of New Mexico shows that sunlight may also help melanoma victims survive the disease. There's more... A second study conducted by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden shows that sunlight may reduce the risk of getting cancer of the lymph glands.These two new studies have researchers confounded since its long been thought that exposure to the sun is the

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New U.S. Dietary Food Pyramids Aim to Foster Healthier Eating and Better Health.Biggest change from old pyramid? Now there are 12 different pyramids, each targeting four overarching themes:Variety: Eat foods from all food groups and subgroups. Proportionality: Eat more of some foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk products), and less of others (foods high in saturated

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A strong body makes the mind strong. - Thomas Jefferson Regular physical exercise is the best antidote to many of the effects of aging. Major benefits from regular exercise include the following:favorable effects on fats in the blood better handling of blood sugar improved breathing better endurance improved balance greater strength stronger bones improved sense of well-being clearer

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As soils are depleted, human health, vitality and intelligence go with them. - Louis Bromfield Staying physically fit throughout your life is not only good for your body, its great for your mind too. Exercise every day, and you're more likely to keep your mind sharp well into old age. Maintaining a healthy mind2body health connection is the ultimate paradigm for living a healthier, full and

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Ill-health, of body or of mind, is defeat... Health alone is victory. Let all men, if they can manage it, contrive to be healthy. -- Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) Sir Walter ScottAre YOU Meditating? Yes, it can improve your health.Even if you don't have years and years of meditation skills and practice you too can benefit from meditation. (See previous article citing measurable

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A quiet mind cureth all. -- Robert BurtonMaintaining your brain is crucial. As recent research findings clearly prove. Practitioners of meditation have long used this brain work to achieve different levels of cognition and emotion. Recently, scientists at the University of Wisconsinwere able to detect positive mental changes associated with meditation -- through electrical imaging. The Dalai

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Our understandings are always liable to error. Nature and certainty are very hard to come at, and infallibility is mere vanity and pretense. -- Marcus AntoninusThis ancient Chinese technique of sticking needles into the skin to relieve pain, nausea, and many other ills has finally won the endorsement and approval of western medicine. Acupunture has long suffered keen skepticism from the

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The superiority of chocolate, both for health and nourishment, will soon give it the same preference over tea and coffee in America which it has in Spain.--Thomas JeffersonDark chocolate may help reduce blood pressure and boost the body's ability to metabolize sugar from food, according to the results of a small recent study in Italy and published in the March 2005 American Journal of Clinical

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A well-balanced diet is the most important requirement for healthy living. Good nutrition helps reduce our risk of getting a large number of diseases, from diabetes to heart disease. But to ensure that your body absorbs all the nutrients of our well-balanced diet and their full dietary values of proteins, enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, and all the other 'good stuff' at the micro-celluar level,

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Life is not merely being alive, but being well. -- Martial, c. AD 66 EpigramsMemory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but rather is usually the consequence of age-related diseases, a new study says. Some people, no matter how old they are, have sharp and clear minds and memories. "What's their secret? It's a timely question, and not just for scientists. Baby boomers are watching

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“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” --Spanish ProverbCountry-wise Living: A 68-year-old retired registered nurse sings the praises of Flaxseed Meal. “It is a vital health-smart ingredient to add to your daily dietary intake.” Overcoming her initial skepticism regarding what she read about the benefits of flaxseed “because nothing

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The natural healthy force within us is the greatest force in getting well. -- Hippocrates, The Father of Western MedicineToday’s high stress living takes its toll on our bodies. Under ordinary conditions, our food intake would be enough to support and nourish our wellbeing and sustain our good health. But these are not ordinary conditions! The environment we live in is filled with chemicals and

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"In nothing do men approach so nearly to the Gods, as in giving health to men."-- Cicero US scientists have mapped a key network of gene "switches" in the brain which could aid neurological research. The "atlas", created by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and used mouse brains to pinpoint the genes. But the map applies to human brains too, and is hoped it will help

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"If your thoughts are thoughts that draw low-frequency energy current to you, your physical and emotional attitudes will deteriorate, and emotional or physical disease will follow, whereas thoughts that draw high-frequency energy current to you create physical and emotional health." -- Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program) Being of good health is our natural state of being. When

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When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied. ...HerophilusHealth is our most precious possession. Most of us take feeling well for granted but when we suffer from poor health, we look for quick remedies to heal us and make us better again. In this time of the 21 century, we have an

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"Living under conditions of modern life, it is important to bear in mind that preparation and refinement of food products either entirely eliminates or in part destroys the vital elements in the original materials." -- USDA (U.S. Dept of Agriculture)Here it is, straight from the horse's mouth! The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture tell us pure and simple that processed foods contain little of their

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